Best cheap falafel

Chickpea The sacrilegious premise (baked, not fried) lets these smooth, grease-free orbs showcase the natural nuttiness of the star legume ($5.95). Various locations throughout the city; visit getchickpea.com.

Maoz An all-you-can-stuff-in-your-pita fixings bar offering roasted cauliflower, sun-dried tomatoes, pickled baby eggplant and more (plus tahini, garlic or yogurt sauces) makes this chain about more than just its powerfully spiced spheres ($5.39). Various locations throughout the city; visit maozusa.com.

OasisAfter hitting Williamsburg's concert and bar scene, ravenous hipsters wash up here to dig into fluffy, made-to-order overstuffed pitas for just $3 a pop. Open until 4am on weekends (and 3am during the week), Oasis is the antidote to late-night munchies, not that we've ever had those. 161 North 7th St at Bedford Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-218-7606)